The crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly has escalated, with both Mudashiru Obasa and Mojisola Meranda claiming the Speakership. Compounding the turmoil, the Assembly now has two clerks – Ottun Babatunde and the suspended Olalekan Onafeko – each asserting authority, writes GBENGA OLONINIRAN
The leadership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly has polarised the state legislative arm. At the moment, both Mudashiru Obasa and Mojisola Meranda are laying claims to the position of Speaker of the House.
Though the lawmakers cited abuse of office, financial misappropriations and misconduct as part of the reasons for Obasa’s removal, the decision marked the genesis of the crisis at the 10th Assembly.
Obasa was removed by the lawmakers while he was away in the United States of America. Upon his return to Lagos on January 25, 2025, he faulted his removal.
Despite the intervention of key chieftains of the All Progressives Congress, notably former governors of Osun and Ogun states, Chief Bisi Akande and Chief Olusegun Osoba, respectively, the leadership crisis was not resolved.
The Governance Advisory Council in the state has also been unable to resolve the crisis, with some members believing that only President Bola Tinubu can intervene effectively.
